Risk Assessment: Castell Howell
Follow this procedure to identify health and safety hazards and evaluate the risks within the workplace and facility.
Castell Howell Foods
05/17/2023
Risk Assessment: Castell Howell
Follow this procedure to identify health and safety hazards and evaluate the risks within the workplace and facility.
Section 1 – General information and scope
Section 1a – general information
Name of fire risk assessor
Date of fire risk assessment
Section 1b – organisational and building information
Responsible person (e.g. employer or person in charge of the premises)
What is the building used for?
Maximum occupancy
Hours of occupancy
Number of floors
Approximate floor area per floor
The construction and layout
1c – building occupants
Are there any of the following occupants
Sleeping occupant(s)
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
Person(s) with disabilities (workers and others)
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
Person(s) with disabilities (workers and others)
Lone/isolated workers
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
Lone/isolated workers
Young person(s)
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
Young person(s)
Other(s) – including visitors
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
Other(s) – including visitors
Section 2 – Fire safety audit
2a Fire Hazards
Electrical appliances and installations
Does regular inspection and testing take place for electrical equipment (portable and fixed)?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
Does regular inspection and testing take place for electrical equipment (portable and fixed)?
Is there suitable management of trailing leads and adaptors?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
Is there suitable management of trailing leads and adaptors?
Is there a suitable policy in place for use of personal electrical appliances (workers and visitors)?
if the answer is "oneOf [No,N/A,Yes]"
Additional comments
Is there a suitable policy in place for use of personal electrical appliances (workers and visitors)?
Is the area surrounding the main electrical intake appliance clear of combustible materials?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
Is the area surrounding the main electrical intake appliance clear of combustible materials?
Smoking
Is smoking prohibited in the building?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
Is smoking prohibited in the building?
Are there designated areas where smoking is permitted?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
Are there designated areas where smoking is permitted?
Are there suitable arrangements for the extinguishing and disposal of cigarettes?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
Are there suitable arrangements for the extinguishing and disposal of cigarettes?
Arson
Are there basic security measures in place to protect against arson?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
Are there basic security measures in place to protect against arson?
Are there any potential fire load/combustibles near to the premises/boundary that are accessible to outsiders or other persons?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
Are there any potential fire load/combustibles near to the premises/boundary that are accessible to outsiders or other persons?
Heating, ventilation, and lighting
Are there fixed heating and ventilation installations within the premises?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
Heating, ventilation, and lighting
Are the fixed heating and ventilation installations regularly maintained?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
Are the fixed heating and ventilation installations regularly maintained?
Heating, ventilation, and lighting
Are there any portable heaters within the premises? If yes, are these adequately controlled?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional Comments
Heating, ventilation, and lighting
Is there periodic inspection and testing in place for emergency lighting?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional Comments
Is there periodic inspection and testing in place for emergency lighting?
Cooking
Are there measures in place to prevent fires from cooking?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional Comments
Are there measures in place to prevent fires from cooking?
Are there suitable extinguishing appliances available? If yes, please list types in additional comments.
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional Comments
Are there suitable extinguishing appliances available? If yes, please list types in additional comments.
Are filters cleaned and changed and ductwork cleaned regularly?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
AdAre filters cleaned and changed and ductwork cleaned regularly?ditional Comments
Lightning
Does the building have a lightning protection system in place?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional Comments
Does the building have a lightning protection system in place?
Is the lightning protection system regularly tested and maintained?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional Comments
Is the lightning protection system regularly tested and maintained?
Housekeeping
Are combustible materials separated from ignition sources?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
Are combustible materials separated from ignition sources?
Are hazardous materials stored appropriately?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
Are hazardous materials stored appropriately?
Are there appropriate processes in place for the safe storage and disposal of waste?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
Are there appropriate processes in place for the safe storage and disposal of waste?
Are there procedures in place to prevent accumulation or inappropriate storage of combustible materials or waste? Please provide further information in the ‘additional comments’ box.
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
Are there procedures in place to prevent accumulation or inappropriate storage of combustible materials or waste? Please provide further information in the ‘additional comments’ box.
Are procedures in place to keep escape routes clear?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
Are procedures in place to keep escape routes clear?
Are routine fire safety inspections carried out?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
Are routine fire safety inspections carried out?
Construction and maintenance work
Are all external contractors made aware of all fire safety controls?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
Are all external contractors made aware of all fire safety controls?
Are there suitable controls in place for hazardous activities carried out by in-house workers and external contractors such as a permit-to-work system for 'hot work' involving cutting, welding, use of blowlamps, etc
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
Are there suitable controls in place for hazardous activities carried out by in-house workers and external contractors such as a permit-to-work system for 'hot work' involving cutting, welding, use of blowlamps, etc
Combustible materials that could act as a source of fuel
Are there suitable controls in place for the safe use, storage, transport (within the workplace), and disposal of fuel sources? Fuel sources include:
Plastics and rubber
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional Comments
Plastics and rubber
Textiles and soft furnishings
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional Comments
Textiles and soft furnishings
Waste
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional Comments
Waste
Furniture
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional Comments
Furniture
Fixtures and fittings
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional Comments
Fixtures and fittings
Electrical insulation
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional Comments
Electrical insulation
Sources of oxygen
Have all potential sources of oxygen been identified?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional Comments
Have all potential sources of oxygen been identified?
Are there suitable controls in place for the safe use and storage of oxidising materials?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,N/A,No]"
Additional Commentss
Are there suitable controls in place for the safe use and storage of oxidising materials?
Other significant fire hazards
Hazard
2b Fire protection
Measures to prevent fire and smoke spread
Is compartmentation of a reasonable standard eg, are any holes or gaps in walls, ceilings and floors from ventilation ducts, electrical cabling appropriately sealed?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
Is compartmentation of a reasonable standard eg, are any holes or gaps in walls, ceilings and floors from ventilation ducts, electrical cabling appropriately sealed?
As far as can be ascertained, are fire dampers provided to protect critical means of escape against heat, fire and smoke spread?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
As far as can be ascertained, are fire dampers provided to protect critical means of escape against heat, fire and smoke spread?
Are there any wall linings or coverings that would promote fire spread?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
Are there any wall linings or coverings that would promote fire spread?
Emergency lighting
Is the building used during periods of darkness?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional Comments
Is the building used during periods of darkness?
Is there enough emergency lighting to safely use escape routes?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional Comments
Is there enough emergency lighting to safely use escape routes?
Is there a backup power supply for emergency lighting?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional Comments
Is there a backup power supply for emergency lighting?
Means of escape
Is there an adequate provision of emergency exits?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
Is there an adequate provision of emergency exits?
Are the escape routes suitable for the number and types of people that may need to use them (eg, workers, visitors, members of the public, people with disabilities or those that are at greater risk)?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
Are the escape routes suitable for the number and types of people that may need to use them (eg, workers, visitors, members of the public, people with disabilities or those that are at greater risk)?
Can all occupants escape the building to a place of safety in a reasonable time?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
Can all occupants escape the building to a place of safety in a reasonable time?
Is there provision for alternative escape routes or a refuge if an escape route is inaccessible?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
Is there provision for alternative escape routes or a refuge if an escape route is inaccessible?
Are escape routes and emergency exits always kept clear?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
Are escape routes and emergency exits always kept clear?
Do emergency exit doors open in the direction of escape?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
Do emergency exit doors open in the direction of escape?
Are all final exit doors able to be opened easily and immediately in the event of an emergency?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
Are all final exit doors able to be opened easily and immediately in the event of an emergency?
Do any revolving or sliding doors have suitable bypass doors?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
Do any revolving or sliding doors have suitable bypass doors?
Means of escape
Are all fire-resisting doors self-closing, kept shut or only held open by suitable, correctly functioning, automatic door release mechanisms?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional Comments
Are all fire-resisting doors self-closing, kept shut or only held open by suitable, correctly functioning, automatic door release mechanisms?
Are people who work in the building aware of the importance of maintaining the safety of escape routes?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional Comments
Are people who work in the building aware of the importance of maintaining the safety of escape routes?
Do escape routes have fire protection that is in a good condition?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,N/A,No]"
Additional Comments
Do escape routes have fire protection that is in a good condition?
Fire safety signs and notices
Are escape routes, exits and the location of firefighting equipment all indicated by appropriate signage?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
Are escape routes, exits and the location of firefighting equipment all indicated by appropriate signage?
Is all signage maintained so that it is correct, legible and understood?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
Is all signage maintained so that it is correct, legible and understood?
Fire detection and warning systems
Are there suitable fire warning systems in place eg, manual and automatic systems?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
Are there suitable fire warning systems in place eg, manual and automatic systems?
Are there fire/smoke detectors in place?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
Are there fire/smoke detectors in place?
Is there a zoning system in place?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
Is there a zoning system in place?
Can the alarm be heard and understood by everyone throughout the building?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,N/A,No]"
Additional comments
Can the alarm be heard and understood by everyone throughout the building?
Are there alternatives in place for people that cannot hear the alarm or for those in locations in the building where the alarm cannot be heard?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
Are there alternatives in place for people that cannot hear the alarm or for those in locations in the building where the alarm cannot be heard?
If the fire detection system is electrically powered, does it have an emergency power supply?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,N/A,No]"
Additional comments
If the fire detection system is electrically powered, does it have an emergency power supply?
Have there been any false alarm occurrences in the last 12 months?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,N/A,No]"
Additional comments
Have there been any false alarm occurrences in the last 12 months?
Portable fire extinguishing appliances
Are there enough extinguishers sited throughout the building? If yes, please confirm the number and types of extinguishers in additional comments.
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
Are there enough extinguishers sited throughout the building? If yes, please confirm the number and types of extinguishers in additional comments.
Are the extinguishers accessible or does their position need indicating?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
Are the extinguishers accessible or does their position need indicating?
Are the correct types of extinguishers located close to any fire hazard and can users easily get to them?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
Are the correct types of extinguishers located close to any fire hazard and can users easily get to them?
Are there controls in place to stop the misuse of extinguishers?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
Are there controls in place to stop the misuse of extinguishers?
Is there regular inspection and testing in place for the fire extinguishing equipment?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
Is there regular inspection and testing in place for the fire extinguishing equipment?
Are those that test and maintain the equipment competent to do so?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
Are those that test and maintain the equipment competent to do so?
Automatic fire extinguishing systems
Are there are any automatic fire extinguishing systems in place? If yes, please give the types in the ‘additional comments’ box.
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
Are there are any automatic fire extinguishing systems in place? If yes, please give the types in the ‘additional comments’ box.
Has someone been assigned specific responsibility for the maintenance of the system ie, arranging inspections? (give details in the additional comments box)
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
Has someone been assigned specific responsibility for the maintenance of the system ie, arranging inspections?
Are the systems regularly inspected and tested? Please give inspection and testing frequencies in the ‘additional comments’ box.
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
Are the systems regularly inspected and tested?
Are there any known faults with the system(s)? If yes, please provide details of the fault(s) and actions to be taken to correct the fault(s) in the ‘additional comments’ box.
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
Are there any known faults with the system(s)? If yes, please provide details of the fault(s) and actions to be taken to correct the fault(s) in the ‘additional comments’ box.
2c Procedures and arrangements
Emergency procedures / arrangements
Have roles and responsibilities in the event of a fire been assigned eg, people trained to use extinguishing media, fire marshals, people to assist evacuation of disabled people etc? If yes, please detail these in the ‘additional comments’ box.
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
Have roles and responsibilities in the event of a fire been assigned eg, people trained to use extinguishing media, fire marshals, people to assist evacuation of disabled people etc? If yes, please detail these in the ‘additional comments’ box.
Is there an emergency plan in place and where necessary have all details been recorded?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
Is there an emergency plan in place and where necessary have all details been recorded?
Is the plan available to the fire department on request?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
Is the plan available to the fire department on request?
Are there suitable arrangements for calling and liaising with the fire department?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
Are there suitable arrangements for calling and liaising with the fire department?
Are there suitable arrangements for ensuring the building has been evacuated?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
Are there suitable arrangements for ensuring the building has been evacuated?
Are there adequate procedures in place for the evacuation of people at higher risk?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
Are there adequate procedures in place for the evacuation of people at higher risk?
Are there suitable fire assembly points?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
Are there suitable fire assembly points?
Are the fire assembly points clearly signposted and communicated to workers and visitors?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
Are the fire assembly points clearly signposted and communicated to workers and visitors?
Are the premises shared with other organisations? If, yes, what arrangements are in place to ensure cooperation and coordination of fire arrangements?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
Are the premises shared with other organisations? If, yes, what arrangements are in place to ensure cooperation and coordination of fire arrangements?
Training and drills
Have all workers received fire emergency training as part of their induction?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
Have all workers received fire emergency training as part of their induction?
Is there regular refresher training provided to all workers?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
Is there regular refresher training provided to all workers?
Are any workers with additional responsibilities (eg, fire wardens/marshals) given additional training?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
Are any workers with additional responsibilities (eg, fire wardens/marshals) given additional training?
Is the content of training provided considered adequate?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
Is the content of training provided considered adequate?
Are fire drills carried out at appropriate intervals?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
Are fire drills carried out at appropriate intervals?
Inspection, testing and maintenance
Is there regular testing and annual maintenance of the fire detection and alarm system?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
Is there regular testing and annual maintenance of the fire detection and alarm system?
Is there regular testing of emergency escape lighting?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
s there regular testing of emergency escape lighting?
Is there regular maintenance of fire extinguishing equipment?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
Is there regular maintenance of fire extinguishing equipment?
Is there regular inspection of escape staircases and walkways?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
Is there regular inspection of escape staircases and walkways?
Is there inspection and testing of rising mains/fire hydrants?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
Is there inspection and testing of rising mains/fire hydrants?
Is there regular testing and annual inspection of sprinkler systems?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
Is there regular testing and annual inspection of sprinkler systems?
Is there regular testing of firefighting lifts?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
Is there regular testing of firefighting lifts?
Are there routine checks of fire (final) exit doors and security fittings?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"
Additional comments
Are there routine checks of fire (final) exit doors and security fittings?
Significant Issues Identified
Responsible Person
Date of Fire Audit
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